Construction Focus
ADB Approves US$4.3bn Loan for Philippines Rail Line
The Asian Development Bank has announced the approval of a US$4.3 billion loan for the construction of the 55km South Commute Railway Project between Metro Manila and Calamba. The project will include 18 stations and a connecting tunnel as an interchange with the planned Metro Manila Subway. The line will ultimately form part of the […]
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The United States is choosing priorities to invest in transport projects in Cambodia
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering prioritizing investment in transportation projects in Cambodia, while the United States is currently in discussions with the Department of Public Works and Transport to explore the sector. Discuss video work remotely on June 24, 2022. Jiga Phat, Transportation Technology Technology Policy Analyst at the US Department […]
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MRD Turns 16 Km Red Gravel Road into Concrete Road Along Mekong River in Siem Bouk District
Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has been constructing a 16 km red gravel road into a concrete road along the Mekong River from Kang Memay Village, Sangkat Preah Bat, Krong Stung Treng to Damrei Phong Village, Siem Bouk District, Stung Treng Province, according to National Radio reported on 29 June 2022. The new concrete road […]
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Korea Provides US$ 2.5M Cambodia to build Occupational Safety and Health Training Center
The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) and the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training have signed an agreement to implement the establishment project of an occupational safety and health training centre for 3 years (2022-2024), which is worth over US$2.5 million, according to the meeting on 29 June 2022. In addition to the […]
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CDC Approves A New project in Kampong Speu Worth US$3.5M
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved a private company to invest about $ 3.5 million in Kampong Speu province. This project is invested by HAO JIA LI (CAMBODIA) GARMENT CO., LTD To establish a garment factory with an investment location in Bosta village, Kaheng commune, Samrong Tong district, Kampong Speu province. […]
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CLA, TIAFF, LIAFF Discuss Freight Cost of Train from China to Laos toward Cambodia Across Thailand
Cambodia Logistics Association (CLA), Thai International Freight Forwarders Association (TIFFA), and Lao International Freight Forwarders Association (LIFFA) had discussed on new freight cost of trains from China to Lao toward Cambodia across Thailand, according to the three-day meeting on June 21-23, 2022 in Thanaleng Dry Port, Laos. Director of CLA, Oknha Sin Chanty told Construction […]
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COVID-19 Techo Santepheap Medical Centre 30% Complete
Construction of the COVID-19 Techo Santepheap Medical Centre is currently 30% complete and is on schedule for completion by June 2023, according to an inspection of progress by HE Professor Morm Bun Heng, Minister of Health, accompanied by Dr Yok Sambath and HE Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh on 24 June 2022. Dr Yok […]
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As of Q1 of 2022, CDC Approves 47 Investment Projects, a 6.8% Increase Compared to the Same Period in 2021
As of the first quarter of 2022, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) had approved 47 investment projects, an increase of 3 projects, equivalent to 6.8%, with a total capital investment of US$2,520.6 million which increased by 14. 2% compared to the same period in 2021, according to the First Quarter 2022 Cambodian […]
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Laos Increases Electricity Exports to Cambodia to 6,000 MV by 2030
Laos is focusing on building hydro power projects nationwide to increase its electricity exports to regional countries, with plans to export 6,000 MV to Cambodia by 2030, according to a Vietnamese press called Vietnamplus published on 23 June 2022. Currently, Laos exports 445 MW of electricity to Cambodia. In addition, Laos and Vietnam have signed […]
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Siem Reap Provincial Authority Announce Immediate Demolition of Buildings Along Eight Roads to Prepare for New Road Construction
The Siem Reap Provincial Authority has ordered all owners to immediately demolish any buildings along eight roads in Siem Reap City within 15 days from the date of this announcement, and will soon start construction projects on these roads, according to an announcement dated on 23 June 2022. All business buildings, houses, constructions, and other […]
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